Are food compliant gloves always up to the job? By Dan Flynn on Aug 16, 2021 12:05 am Bare-handed cross-contamination is a common contributory factor in foodborne outbreaks. But how much better are “food compliant” gloves? Steve Ardagh is the chief executive officer of Eagle Protect, which supplies gloves subject to “fingerprint” analysis. The food safety process and testing far exceed FDA glove compliance. Ardagh, known as “The Glove Guy,” uses food... Continue Reading FDA sends warnings about import violations and Salmonella, Listeria in seafood By News Desk on Aug 16, 2021 12:03 am As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading Home business linked to outbreak in Singapore By News Desk on Aug 16, 2021 12:01 am Authorities in Singapore are investigating a foodborne outbreak linked to a home-based business that has sickened 15 people. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA) reported those sick had gastroenteritis symptoms after having food prepared by The Peachy Sugarmaker Pte Limited on Aug. 5 and 7. Nine people have been hospitalized and... Continue Reading Dozens of broccoli products recalled because of Listeria risk By News Desk on Aug 15, 2021 06:47 pm Almost 30 products containing broccoli are being recalled in Canada because of a risk of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Sold in a variety of packages and under numerous names the 29 products were available nationwide at retail stores, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). “This recall was triggered... Continue Reading |